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On Sunday, February 11, Meredith Lewanowicz shared a testimony about how she had come to realize that membership in a local church was so important to her walk with the Lord. We hope that her words continue to inspire and encourage you this week. Our Spring 2018 Membership Class began last week.

Do I really need to be a member of a particular, local church?Ever heard that question before? Maybe you’ve even asked it yourself. I’ve noticed in recent years that a growing number of Christians prefer to think of themselves as part of the universal body of Christ - the Church with a capital C - than as members of a particular local church.

Our second quarter Members Meeting will be held this Sunday evening, May 3, from 6:30-8:00pm. We have a number of important topics on the agenda: 1) Our partnership with Sovereign Grace After several months of deliberation, the Council of Elders approved a revised partnership agreement designed to compliment our Book of Church Order. All Sovereign Grace elderships are required to sign the revised partnership agreement by June 1, 2015.

In a culture that values individualism, I'm frequently asked the question, “Why should I join a church? Do I have to be a member of a church to be a Christian?” The answer is an emphatic no. But that strikes me as the wrong question.

Church membership matters at Kingsway because church membership matters to God. Consider these provoking words from Charles Spurgeon: I know there are some who say, “Well, I have given myself to the Lord, but I do not intend to give myself to any church.” Now, why not? “Because I can be a Christian without it.” Are you quite clear about that?